Lillie

My Z is a 2004, with only 23,200 miles. They are telling me the rotors need to be replaced! Isn't this a little soon for that problem? I can understand needing new brake pads, and maybe even turning the rotors, but replacement?! How could they get that bad after only 23,200 miles?

Vamos_Rafael

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i need new pads after a couple thousand miles..
i need new rotors soon too...
i brake very hard and i do alot of spirited driivng
depending on the driving style
brakes (wear and tear parts will be affected)

Mike Wazowski

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This is normal, you drive a performance automobile.

Vamos_Rafael

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do you have the brembos?
i'd expect brembos to hold better

mutock

I'd get a second option. Sounds like too early.

Mike Wazowski

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https://my350z.com/forum/brakes-and-suspension/160169-brake-maintenance.html

There are about 50 threads like this on the subject if you people would bother to use the search function. 20K is the average.

Vamos_Rafael

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my pads are totally shot and i got 13000

Mike Wazowski

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look at how you drive though....

Vamos_Rafael

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i drive like a rally driver
heel toe everything, rev match, brake hard, apexing...
right now i engine brake 24/7 (kind of fun too but its to save the brakes a bit more to get some more use)

Lillie

Sorry, it's my first time to this (or any) forum, I just asked my question, didn't think of doing a search. Anyway, I don't think of myself as a "spirited driver". This is my first "high performance" car. Guess that's what you get when you go for high looks and high performance, HIGH maintenance as well. I still might get a second opinion though...

cm-racing

Wow, there's alot of misinformation in that thread. Nissan recommends that rotors be turned when pads are replaced. This eliminates hot spots. We have also found that the Z rotors are very soft and replacing them at 20-30k miles is normal.

Mike Wazowski

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That's what I just said. Why did you quote me and say Misinformation LOL!

cm-racing

I was referring to the link you posted.

Mike Wazowski

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ok...

I just don't understand why people buy a perfromance based automobile and expect things to last the same as it did on their Chevy Cavalier or Dodge Caravan.

Cux350z

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my rotors have a lip on both sides. i also get some clunking noise and brake pedal feedback. I dont know if my rotor is warped or if my pads are messed up. anyone have a clue?

also at slower speeds, the clunk happens less, so there must be a spot on the rotor or somethin. def sounds like its coming from the fronts.

should i just replace them>?

Lillie

Update - got a second opinion from a local shop that specializes in Japanese cars and he said the rotors do not need to be replaced yet, although next time they would. He replaced the pads and turned the rotors. $150 as compared to $380. I guess only time will tell - we will see how long they last. But no more scraping noise or squeaking. Maybe some shops judge by different thickness standards??? I'm certainly no expert, like I said, this is my first "high performance" car. I'm just glad to have the Z back!!!

Kolia

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Whenever a mecanics tells you you need to replace stuff, ask why they need to be replaced. Rotors should last long.

What model Z do you have ? Is it automatic ? These are harder on brakes because you have to slow down, stop and STAY on the brakes each time. It makes uneven deposits on your discs and brake shudder develops.

I have 25K miles on my Z and my rotors are pretty much dead. (not so) micro fissures all over. But I track my car, so I expected that.

Lillie

It's a Touring, and is automatic.

350zDCalb

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i just picked up a set of fairly new oem rotors from going deep (from this forum, friend of mine)... i had them resurfaced and they have lots of life left in them...i am putting on a big brake kit today, if u want some fairly new, resurfaced, ready to swap out, oem rotors, shoot me a pm, i'll sell em cheap, make me an offer

TODD

sq40

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My Rotors checked out last night A-OK after 43K... Rear pads were OK and Front pads were at 95% gone.. Changed out all of the pads and the Rotors feel great. So far...